DICE - Dallas

About this event

DICE (Data center, Infrastructure, Connectivity & Edge) Dallas is Bisnow's annual data center conference focused on the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one of the fastest-growing data center markets in North America. The event examines the DFW region's position as a major connectivity hub, benefiting from its central geographic location and extensive fiber infrastructure connecting East and West Coast markets. Sessions cover hyperscale development trends, with major cloud providers like Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google establishing significant presence in the region. The conference addresses edge computing deployment strategies as 5G networks expand across Texas metropolitan areas. Power infrastructure remains a critical focus, examining ERCOT grid reliability and the integration of renewable energy sources including large-scale solar projects powering data center operations. Real estate development sessions analyze land acquisition strategies in key submarkets including Richardson, Plano, and Garland, where data center construction has accelerated significantly. Connectivity panels feature executives from major fiber providers and internet exchanges discussing network expansion and peering arrangements. Sustainability initiatives receive dedicated coverage, including water conservation strategies essential in Texas climate conditions and corporate renewable energy procurement programs. The event typically features case studies from established operators like Digital Realty Trust, CyrusOne, and Stream Data Centers, alongside emerging colocation providers entering the DFW market. Edge computing sessions examine deployment strategies for autonomous vehicle testing corridors and smart city initiatives across North Texas municipalities.

Who should attend

Data center developers, colocation operators, and hyperscale cloud providers expanding operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth market should attend to identify development opportunities and partnership prospects. Commercial real estate professionals specializing in mission-critical facilities and telecommunications infrastructure executives benefit from networking with key decision-makers driving the region's digital infrastructure growth.

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